THE FIRST batch of public consultations on the future of Conwy’s primary schools got underway this week.

Parents and pressure groups were invited to the Ty Llewelyn Community Centre in Llandudno to question members of Conwy council’s Education department, including education chief Geraint James.

Conwy Council’s Primary Schools modernisation project plans look to merge nineteen primary schools with junior schools to reduce the number of unfilled pupil places and to ensure all buildings are fit for purpose.

Dad-of-one and pressure group member Graham Jones was at the meeting. He said:

“This is making the community aware. Our point is to get people to talk about it. We are concerned and we will fight it.”

“Both Ysgol Tudno and Ffordd Dyffryn were built with purpose, they were built to last, to pass that by would be criminal.

He added that some parents believe the talks are just a publicity exercise.

Conwy council staff wanted to reassure that the plans are in the consultation phase and nothing has been decided.

Heads of education were able to note down concerns and take them into account.